Colin Kaepernick

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees did not back down from comments on Wednesday that he will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States when asked about the prospect … Read More

Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesFormer Pro Bowl running back LaDainian Tomlinson said the NFL has a "black eye" from its handling of the Colin Kaepernick situation.Kaepernick, who started the movement of kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality in 2016, has remained a free agent since March…

Ted S. Warren/Associated PressSeattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll praised Colin Kaepernick for his stand against systemic racism and police brutality during the 2016 season. On the Flying Coach podcast on Tuesday (h/t ESPN's Nick Friedell), Carroll said "we owe a tremendous amount" to Kaepernick for his protest during the national anthem in his…

This week we’ll be taking a break from regular posting, and today, we’d like to encourage our readers to donate to support the Black Lives Matter movement. We will match readers’ donations up to $15,000 — all you have to do is make a donation to an organization supporting Black causes…

The Football Association will adopt a commonsense approach if Premier League players heed the call from the chairman of Kick It Out to take a knee in protest at the killing of George Floyd by police … Read More

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Key Words Published: June 1, 2020 at 3:47 p.m. ET The SpaceX and Tesla CEO wonders what message charging only police officer Derek Chauvin sends Elon Musk has weighed in on the death of George Floyd. Getty Images Although Elon Musk was celebrating SpaceX’s first successful manned launch into space…

Sunday, Royce White will lead his second demonstration against the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Photo: GettyOn Thursday, Royce White sent a text message to a few athletes and friends from Minneapolis to gather folks for a peaceful demonstration against the killing of George Floyd. The next day, a few…

Former San Francisco 49ers stars Eric Reid and Torrey Smith had opposite views on team owner Jed York announcing a $1 million donation to “local and national organizations who are creating change.” The news came as protests continued around the nation after the death of George Floyd, an issue that…

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement on the death of George Floyd did not go over well with fans or players. Image: GettyAfter Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills read NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement yesterday on the death of George Floyd, he could only muster up three words: “Save the bullshit.”Perhaps…